Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest
Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.
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Disney’s New Fantasyland
Disney has a talent for giving guests a reason to keep coming back to its parks – they never get old. Keeping with the classic elements of Disney while adding some fresh additions, the Magic Kingdom’s...
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Orlando Theme Parks For The Reluctant Parent
First of all, a disclaimer: I have been putting off for years the increasingly insistent demands of my kids to visit the theme parks in Orlando. They wanted the rides at Universal and Disney World... I...
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Orlando’s Best Resorts For Reunions
Planning a family reunion in Orlando can be challenging, and picking the best resort hotel or vacation rental to meet your needs can be the toughest part. One has to find a hotel that...
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Tiny Astronauts Touch Down In Florida
Calling all astronauts-to-be. Take-off for a visit to Florida's Space Coast and see the Kennedy Space Center and much more. If your child prefers Discovery Kids to the Disney Channel...
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12 Ways To Recover From Orlando Themeparks
Within a short drive of Minnie, Winter the Dophin and E.T. are dozens of less-taxing activities than actually taking a family themepark vacation. Some favorites with those who...
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Turtle Talk at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Marathon, Florida
Hawks Cay, right in the middle of the laid-back Florida Keys, offers plenty of opportunities to create a successful vacation, by offering both the recreational programs you might expect...
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Unofficial Guide Helps You Plan Disney Vacation
Whether it's your first family vacation at Walt Disney World or you’ve been there a dozen times,
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Tweet It: Fall is the Time to Visit Orlando
Fall is a magical time of year to visit Orlando, central Florida's nexus of heat and crowds during summer. It's the time of year for great hotel values, reduced waiting lines everywhere,...
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Theme Parks Try to Accommodate the Disabled
Physically disabled travelers may be limited in their destination and activity options, but they often laud theme parks for their special accommodations. It’s not just permanently disabled guests...
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Gaylord Palms Resort
It's a rare breed of hotel which lures travelers to its facilities rather than its locale. Families may expect to see so-called "destination resorts" in the Caribbean or Hawai'i, but...
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The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida
The Breakers is a very family-minded resort, highly regarded for maintaining a lush and luxurious atmosphere while providing children-friendly activities. The beautiful, Italian Renaissance-style...
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Gulf Coast Family Beach Vacations In Panama City
While Panama City Beach was once noted for its college Spring Break scene, today it welcomes families with its white sand Gulf of Mexico beaches and crystal blue waters. Having just returned from a beach...
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Destin, Florida Hotels And Resorts
Discover the best places to stay and
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Omni Resort At Champions Gate, Orlando, Florida
With two championship golf courses and the world headquarters of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in its backyard, you might think that the Omni Orlando Resort caters to the adult professional...
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Star Trekking: Funny Guy Jon Stewart & Family in Orlando
We all love Jon Stewart on his Emmy-Awarding winning TV show, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." He is well-known for making America laugh on the hit, self-titled Comedy Central show because he's so...
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Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Family spring breakers should head to Fort Lauderdale if they want guaranteed fun in the sun and activities to keep kids busy from dawn to dusk.The faint mist that sprinkles the tropical air has...
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Michael Jackson Is Disney’s Captain EO
After more than a decade, a classic Disney 3D show has returned to Disney themeparks to thrill a new generation of Michael Jackson and ride fans.Given the resurgent interest in Michael Jackson...
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The Harry Potter Bachelorette Party
Writer, with girlfriends in tow, heads to Universal Orlando to explore the latest addition to the theme park: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.It wasn’t a typical Bachelorette Party with...
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Snowbirds Arrive in Florida for Same Old Same Old
It's the Christmas week and we, like thousands (if not millions) of other families make the annual pilgrimage to the sun. Presents, sunblock, and bagels from our special place back home crowd too many...
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Star Trekking: 11:2010: Douglas & Zeta-Jones Family Does Harry Potter
Guess who wasn't home in Pacific Palisades, California basting the Thanksgiving turkey? We're talking about actor Michael Douglas, who toted his family to Orlando, Florida for the school break. With...
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Wheelchair Friendly Beach Getaways In Florida
When you're traveling with someone who relies on a wheelchair, it's important that the fun stuff as well as necessities are easily accessible without a lot of fuss.When you're traveling with...
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Free Orlando!
After spending all or most of your money at the local theme parks, what do you do with the rest of your vacation? Families and others who find that being a tourist here is synonymous with thin wallets...
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Our Sea Turtle Adventure On Anna Maria Island
Join this family help save baby sea turtles as they hatch along the coast of Anna Maria Island, Florida, then make their way to the sea.My previous coverage of Anna Maria Island revealed a myriad...
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Family Attractions In Jacksonville, Florida
From art to history to outdoor fun, discover all the great things to do in this vibrant city in northeastern Florida.Jacksonville, Florida is more than a day at the beach. 22 miles of sand and...
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Family Welcoming Eco-Lodges
Tips on great places to stay in Belize, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Panama where you can enjoy hiking, canoeing, or just relaxing as beautiful birds and butterflies surround you.Sandwiched between...
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My perfect getaway
The Florida Keys. An Island paradise you can drive to. One doesn’t even need a passport to escape to the perfection of the keys. I am from Pennsylvania and this summer we visited some...
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Overcoming Crowds And Challenges At Walt Disney World, Florida
Wondering where to eat or how to minimize the wait? Dreaming of a theme park visit but dreading not being able to find a shady place to relax? Towing lots of little ones with no idea of where the best...
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Becoming An Astronaut On Cape Canaveral
A wannabe astronaut delights in the many varied outer space-themed attractions, museums and classes in central Florida that are designed for all ages."One small step for a man, one giant leap..."...
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Boca Raton Resort And Club
This mother and daughter enjoyed a relaxing beach, plus great programs for children and adults, at the Boca Raton Resort in Florida. While Florida certainly has plenty of resorts to choose...
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Hawk Cay Resort Review – The Perfect Family Vacation
This Florida Key resort with its many family activities is surprisingly civilized in an archipelago known for its casual vibe and funky charms.
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Custom Itinerary – Off the Beaten Path in Florida
Q - Latricia G. of Surprise, Arizona inquires: Our family group of 3 adults and 6 kids are planning to visit Tampa and Orlando. While we do want to visit the theme parks, we'd like some information...
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Custom Itinerary – Orlando Accommodations
Q - Donald M. of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania wrote: Our family of 4, including a 1- and a 3-year old, are going to Orlando. We're looking for accommodations that include activities for our toddlers,...
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More Than Meets The Eye in Downtown St. Petersburg Florida
While St. Petersburg, Florida is only a bridge away from the more populated city of Tampa, this quaint region offers a plethora of diverse attractions and privately owned eateries and museums. While...
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Top Cheap Cruise Getaway: Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Lines' Freedom is a winner of FTF's Top 10 (Cheap) Getaways For Family Travelers 2008 award. Hitting the open seas may sound a little too luxurious for the budget-minded family. ...
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Family Resort on Sanibel
I found a great family resort at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island, Florida, where we stayed for seven wonderful days. At $2520 for four of us, we thought it was real value, and your family...
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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels In Miami
Miami has excellent family hotels -- even amid the South Beach party scene -- but we scoured the city looking for the select few hotels that not only offer great features for kids but...
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Tarpon Springs, Florida
Check out Florida's Greek village for a bit of history, fishing and wildlife viewing along the Anclote River and the Gulf of Mexico.The charming blend of Victorian homes, Floridian-style residences,...
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Kids Fun In Tallahassee
Welcome to Florida's capital, a city that combines history, southern charm and family fun. Why is the capital city of Tallahassee, located 25 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, affectionately...
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Planning a Beach Reunion for 14
Q. I am a grandfather of five from Kansas City trying to host our annual week-long, three-generational family reunion of 14 (five kids and nine adults). We need six bedrooms and...
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Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida
Sundial Beach Resort, located on a unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida, accommodates families with the comforts of home. White sand and blue-green waters greet you on...
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Orlando And Central Florida Savings
FTF helps you find great deals on hotels and theme parks in the Orlando and central Florida regions.Orlando, America's #1 Theme Park Capital, must reinvent itself constantly to keep families...
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Palm Beach, Florida Hotels And Resorts
Will it be putting on the Ritz or lounging at the Four Seasons? These top four, super-luxe resorts cost 50% less in summer yet provide your family with a stay that is Oh! So enjoyable! Visitors...
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Top Family Camps In The South
Family sleepaway camp vacations offer fun, adventure and family bonding at reasonable rates. So, think about going to camp together with your kids this year. Plan ahead, and check...
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Key West, Florida Restaurants
This southernmost Florida outpost serves everything from pirate booty to key lime pie to conch fritters in gingerbread trimmed cafes and funky seafood shacks on the pier, all in a casual atmosphere.There...
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Family Travel: Today A Nightmare, Tomorrow A Memory
How to survive in-laws, missed flights, heatstroke, lost luggage, broken refrigerators and even a hurricane to have the best family vacation ever on Sanibel Island. As editor of a travel newsletter...
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My Favorite Resort: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida
"Mommy, I see a little bit of the sun, it's time to go!" I turned toward the voice. There stood my 4-year-old in bathing trunks, holding his complimentary Ritz-Carlton pail and shovel, eagerly...
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Top 10 Getaway for Luxury Travelers – The Breakers, Florida
In 2006, FTF's annual Top 10 survey of award-winners honored The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida as a Top Luxury Beach Resort. Whether a high-end vacation is a matter of course for you and...
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Orlando, Florida Thrills Teens, Too
Theme parks amuse everyone, but sometimes your teen may feel a bit "been there, done that," so Family Travel Forum has a few ideas to keep him pumped about your trip to Orlando, FL. So...
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